Xiaomi Redmi 8 with Snapdragon 439, 5000mAh battery now official

Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi 8 in India. The handset features a Snapdragon 439 processor, dual cameras, and a large battery.

The Redmi 8 comes with 6.22-inch HD IPS display with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. At the back, the handset features a 12MP + 2MP dual camera setup with a Sony IMX 386 sensor for the main paired with a depth sensor.

Inside, the Redmi 8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor with 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB options. It also has a 5,000mAh battery with an 18W fast charging support.

Other specs include a USB Type-C port, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a wireless FM radio, and a headphone jack.

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The Xiaomi Redmi 8 will go on sale in India starting October 12. The 3GB + 32GB unit is priced at INR 7,999 (roughly PHP 5,900), while the 4GB + 64GB at INR 8,999 (PHP 6,600).

Redmi 8 specs:

• 6.22-inch HD+ Dot Notch Display (1520 x 720, 270 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Processor
• Adreno 505 GPU
• 3/4GB RAM
• 32/64GB Storage, microSD up to 512GB
• 12MP f/1.8 + 2MP Dual Rear Cameras
• 8MP f/2.0 Front Camera
• 4G LTE, Dual SIM
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• GPS
• USB Type-C Port
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
• AI Face Unlock
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• IR Blaster
• Wireless FM Radio
• P2i Splash Protection
• Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black, Ruby Red
• 5,000mAh Battery, 18W Fast Charging